Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Cool
Temperatures above freezing but typically no higher than +5C over the tops - if exposed to brisk winds will feel sub-zero. May not feel cold when climbing, but noticeably cold when stationary. Carry suitable clothing.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Last updated
Tue 2nd Jul 24 at
2:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Wet day for most in the mountains, with low cloud and often windy conditions. Particularly in Scotland murky and chilly winds, persistent rain in the west, on and off in the east Highlands. In England frequent rain spells, in Wales mostly showers on the western coastal hills, fading toward the evening.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Frequent rain, especially west. Windy, becoming cold
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwest turning westerly, starting 25 to 30mph, likely increasing further later in daytime to 35-40mph on exposed hills.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions on higher mountains, frequent buffeting, gusts affecting balance. Feeling distinctly cold.
How Wet?
Rain on and off
Rain and drizzle on and off much of the day, most persistent near and west of the A9, some steadier rain in the morning as fronts move through. Smaller amounts toward Braemar.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive higher areas
Often covering many Munros, at times below 800m near Drumochter and Monadhliath. Some breaks higher up furthest east in the evening.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast most of the day, a few breaks late afternoon. Visibility poor at times due to rain, some improvements, more often good in east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 8C, dropping to 2C later in day. Wind chill feeling like -5C or later colder.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but dropping close to freezing point on highest Cairngorms tops late evening.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Thursday 4th July 2024
Last updated
Tue 2nd Jul 24 at
2:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 30 to 40mph on some higher peaks. Strengthening during the day. Gusts up to 55mph possible.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous, walking becoming difficult. Buffeting leads to highly affected stability and significant wind chill factor.
How Wet?
Damp start west, showers afternoon
In the morning light rain west of A9 and perhaps on the Cairngorm Plateau. In the afternoon developing showers, heavy bursts locally in the west, toward Deeside only a few drops or staying dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills mostly clear, covering in showers
West of A9 banks of clouds at times covering the tops, thickening and lowering in the afternoon. Elsewhere cloud patches on various levels at start, soon breaking and clearing the hills, but returning in afternoon showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, brief bright spells toward Deeside possible. Mostly good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 7C. Feeling below -5C in wind.
Freezing Level
Around Ben Macdui summit level in the morning, lifting above all tops during the day.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Friday 5th July 2024
Last updated
Tue 2nd Jul 24 at
2:10PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 15 to 25mph, 30mph on the Cairngorm Plateau.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but blustery on highest exposed tops, starting to affect comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Becoming showery afternoon
At dawn drizzle confined to highest mountains, soon becoming dry, perhaps except west of A9. Afternoon increasing risk of widespread showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Highest tops covered
Cloud above most hills, but highest tops often covered. Cloud shrouding the hills more often west of A9 and in the afternoon in places of heavier showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun and clouds, best in the morning east of Ben Macdui. Good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 to 8C
Freezing Level
Just above highest summits in the morning, lifting much higher gradually.
Planning Outlook
Cooling in the night to Thursday, with sleet falling on highest Scottish peaks. A trough arriving on Thursday to Scotland brings another wet day on the Highlands with upland gales. England and Wales, although very windy and gusty, should get some sun between common showers, perhaps excluding Lake District and North Pennines, where clouds and rain still dominate. Damp, but generally much drier on Friday, some rain still in West and Northwest Highlands, in Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia and Peak District. Uncertain development further on, most likely fairly cold for the season. Chance for fine conditions during the weekend but unstable air may cause locally heavy showers or thunderstorms.